New Jersey to Take Another Look at Online GamingState Sen. Raymond Lesniak Wants to Quickly Get Bill to Governor's Desk |
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New Jersey Sen. Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) is going to make another serious push for an online gaming bill in his state. The Associated Press reported Monday that the lawmaker will try to send his proposal to Gov. Chris Christie by next week.
The aggressive plan comes not long after the Department of Justice clarified the Interstate Wire Act of 1961 to apply only to sports betting. Thanks to the new position, New Jersey is looking to capitalize on the opportunity to offer intrastate wagering without violating federal law.
Lesniak has tried to push the online gaming measure through before. In early 2011 he was able to get his bill to the governor’s desk, but Christie vetoed it. A spokesman for the governor reportedly could not say what he would do if the bill, which was re-introduced to the legislature in August, was sent to him again.
While New Jersey is still looking at legislation, the state of Nevada was able to get its own type of bill passed in the summer. Regulations for the online poker industry have already been adopted in the Silver State, and licensing looks to be eminent.
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